Boston Market -- November

The demand for Web Developers continues to outpace the demand for Web Designers by a rate of four to one in this month's analysis of the Greater Boston technology job market. Batson Computer Services provides a nice overview of the difference between a designer and a developer.

Monster.com provides the following listings (number of opportunities in parentheses):

• Web Developer (299)
• Web Designer (74)

Two key skills distinguish Web Developers from Web Designers:

• database knowledge and expertise
• programming knowledge and expertise

Database training opportunities for November include the following:

• Download a free copy of Microsoft's SQL Server 2005 Express Edition and view an on-demand Webcast to learn about key features
• Download a free copy of the newly released MySQL 5 and register for a free Live Webinar entitled "Top 10 Tips to Getting Started with MySQL 5.0 Today" on Thursday, November 3, 1:00 PM

Programming training opportunities for November include the following:

• Download a free copy of Microsoft's Visual Web Developer 2005 Express Edition and view the following on-demand Webcasts:
  
  Overview of Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0
  Comparing PHP with ASP.NET

Databases and programming are two Web Development skills you can learn today that will help you reap financial rewards tomorrow.